Marengo, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
823 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$429 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$526 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
3
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
2
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 31
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Schools

Crawford County Middle School
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Crawford County High School
4 miles, SW 3.7 star
East Crawford Elementary School
4 miles, SE 4.1 star
North Harrison Middle School
11 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

Indiana University-Southeast
28 miles, SE 2.3 star
Empire Beauty School-Dixie
31 miles, SE 1 star

Hospitals

Harrison County Hospital
14 miles, SE 3.2 star
Baptist Health Floyd
28 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
68 miles, W 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
93 miles, NE 3.2 star